🚌✨ 2nd Grade Adventures at Natural Bridge!
Last week, our 2nd graders had a fantastic time exploring the great outdoors at Natural Bridge! 🌿🌞 It was the perfect day for hands-on learning and discovery in nature. 📚💚
✅ The lockdown drill at HCPS is now complete.
All students and staff did an excellent job following safety procedures. 👏🔒
Thank you for your continued support in keeping our school community safe. 🛡️💙
🔒 HCPS is currently conducting a lockdown drill.
This is only a drill being done to ensure our students and staff are prepared and safe in the event of an emergency. ✅🚨
We will notify you as soon as the drill is complete. 📢
Thank you for your support as we prioritize school safety. 🛡️👨🏫👩🏫
Highland County School Board Meeting – Called Meeting
Thursday, June 12, 2025 · 8:00am
Highland High School Library
Public Packet : https://5il.co/3ig5h
Highland County School Board Meeting
Thursday, June 12, 2025 · 7:00pm
Highland High School Library
To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/swy-qwdc-vom
To join by phone: (US) +1 234-759-0326
PIN: 606 348 509#
Public Packet : https://5il.co/3idjj
Good morning, Highland County Public Schools families and staff,
This is a notification that the school will conduct a practice lockdown drill on Monday, June 9, 2025 🗓️.
This drill helps assure the safety of our students and staff , and we appreciate your continued support in these efforts.
📢 Now Accepting 2025-2026 Preschool Applications!
📝 Submit your application to:
📍 Highland Elementary School
📧 Or email Kim Call at call.kd@augusta.k12.va.us
For more information and to access the application, visit our website:
🔗 https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/preschool
🎨🐏 Shoutout to our amazingly talented art teacher, Mrs. Vandevander, for giving the high school entrance a fresh new look! She brought the ram back to life with a bold and beautiful repaint! 💥👏
HHS Athletic Banquet will be held on Wednesday, June 4 at 6 PM in the cafeteria.
Dinner will be provided by the Athletic Boosters. All athletes, coaches and their families
are invited to attend and celebrate our athletic teams.
📚✨ Elementary students were all smiles as they listened to Ginny Neil read her brand-new book, Salamander Song! 🦎
The room was filled with curiosity, giggles, and wonder as the story came to life! What an inspiring visit! 🌟📖💛
🎉📚 Kindergarten Registration is NOW OPEN! ✏️✨
Ready to start an amazing adventure in learning? 🌟
📄 Register today — all forms are available on our website! 💻👧👦
Regional Baseball Game vs. Giles County will be played at Casey Field in Covington
today at 5 PM. Come out and support the Rams !
The baseball bus will leave the HHS parking lot around 1:30 PM this afternoon, show
your RAM pride and send them off with our community support!
Casey Field
700 W Oak St
Covington, VA 24426
Highland County School Board Meeting – Called Meeting
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 · 6:00pm
Highland High School Library
Public Packet : https://5il.co/3hn2p
Regional Baseball Game vs. Giles County is postponed to Saturday, May 31 @ 5 PM
at the HHS baseball field. If our field is not playable the game will be moved to
Casey Field in Covington (700 West Oak Street Covington, VA 24426)
A decision on the game's location will be posted by 11 AM on Saturday, May 31
Last Chance for Yearbook Discount! ✨📘
Tomorrow is the final day to order your HCPS 2025 yearbook at the discounted price of $39!
All sales are preorders, and yearbooks will arrive at the beginning of the next school year.
💫 Pricing Reminder:
✅ $39.00 – through May 30, 2025
⏳ $44.00 – from May 31 through June 17, 2025
🎓 Order now at:
🔗 https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB30797
Use code YB30797 to get started.
Don’t miss your chance to save—order yours today! 🌟
Regional Baseball Game vs. Giles County has been postponed to Friday, May 30 @ 5 PM
Support HES with Kroger Community Rewards! 🏫💙
It's easy to give back to our school while you shop!
🛒 How to Enroll:
1️⃣ Sign into your Kroger Plus account at kroger.com/account/communityrewards
2️⃣ Enter our school’s code: HV521
3️⃣ Link your account and start earning rewards for HES!
Every purchase you make helps support our students and school programs. Thank you for your support! 🙌✨ #HESCommunity #KrogerRewards #SupportOurSchool
📣 PEATC In-Person Events – Mark Your Calendars!
✨ Parent Institute
📅 July 14–15, 2025
📍 Glen Allen, VA
Join us for this empowering event designed to help parents navigate the special education process. Gain valuable resources, connect with other families, and build your confidence.
✅ Complimentary hotel stay + meals included
🚫 Adults only (no childcare provided)
🔗 Register here: https://peatc.org/event/parent-institute-2025/
✨ Parents as Collaborative Leaders (PACL)
📅 July 21–23, 2025
📍 Glen Allen, VA
Take your advocacy to the next level! This program offers a deeper understanding of the IEP process and helps build leadership skills to effectively partner in your child’s education.
✅ Complimentary hotel stay + meals included
🚫 Adults only (no childcare provided)
🔗 Register here: https://peatc.org/event/parents-as-collaborative-leaders-pacl-2025/
📌 Spots are limited for both events, so apply early!
✨ Parent Youth Empowerment (PYE) Summit
📅 September 6, 2025
📍 Great Wolf Lodge, Williamsburg, VA
A dynamic day for families with high schoolers who have IEPs! Build skills, connect with others, and empower your family's journey.
🎟 Registration opens July 7 for first-time attendees
🔗 More details here: https://peatc.org/event/parent-youth-empowerment-pye-summit-2025/
🔍 Visit the HCPS Special Education page for more resources:
🌐 https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/special-education
🌟 Our 5th graders lit up the classroom with a Glow Day to review for their Math test and have some fun while learning! They're focused, prepared, and ready to shine on tomorrow’s test! ✨🖍📚
📅 Mark Your Calendars!
Join us as we honor and celebrate our graduates at this year’s Baccalaureate Service on June 11th at 6:00pm at the Highland Baptist Church.
Let’s come together in faith and fellowship to recognize their hard work and bright futures! 🎓✨
